IRT Broadway - Seventh Avenue Line facts for kids
The IRT Broadway - Seventh Avenue Line is a very important subway line in New York City. It's a key part of the huge New York City Subway system. This line is special because it hosts three different subway services. These are the 1, 2, and 3 trains. You can easily spot them because their signs are a bright tomato red color!
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What Are the Subway Services?
The Broadway - Seventh Avenue Line has three main services. Each one helps people travel to different parts of the city. Here's a quick look at what each train does:
The 1 Train: A Local Ride
The 1 train is a local service. This means it stops at every station along its route. It travels all the way from 242nd Street in the Bronx to South Ferry in Lower Manhattan. It's great for getting to specific neighborhoods.
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The 2 Train: An Express Journey
The 2 train is an express service. Express trains skip some stations to help you get to your destination faster. The 2 train runs from 241st Street in the Bronx to Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. During busy times, like rush hour, it might only go as far as New Lots Avenue.
The 3 Train: Another Express Option
The 3 train is also an express service. It travels from 148th Street in Manhattan to New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. If you're riding late at night, the 3 train might only go to 42nd Street / Times Square.
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Images for kids
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50th Street, one of the line's original stations
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Emergency exit, Furman Street, Brooklyn
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A subway collapse on Seventh Avenue in 1915.
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A 1 train leaving 125th Street station.
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A poster announcing the opening of the Clark Street Tunnel.
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A poster showing improvements made to the line.
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After Hurricane Sandy, the new South Ferry station was flooded. The old station had to reopen.
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See also
In Spanish: Línea de la Séptima Avenida-Broadway para niños
